Sales Cyber Security Intern

Sales Cyber Security Intern

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

About the Role

HPE is seeking a motivated Sales Intern to support our cybersecurity sales team. This hands-on role offers exposure to business development, customer engagement, and the sales process. You will work alongside sales colleagues to research prospective customers, support outreach, and help build a qualified sales pipeline. No prior cybersecurity or sales experience is required curiosity, clear communication, and a willingness to learn are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Research target accounts, relevant contacts, and business needs using approved tools and publicly available information.
• Support personalized email, phone, and professional networking outreach under the guidance of the sales team.
• Help qualify inbound leads and schedule introductory meetings for sales representatives.
• Maintain accurate account records, activity notes, and follow-up tasks in the customer relationship management (CRM) system.
• Assist with meeting preparation, presentations, and customer follow-up materials.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, events, and lead follow-up.
• Learn the company’s software security offerings and communicate their business value using approved messaging.
• Track outreach activity and share progress, questions, and insights with your manager.
• Follow company policies for responsible outreach and handling customer and prospect information.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology sales, software security, or business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort learning new tools and working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to take initiative, collaborate with others, and apply feedback.
• Availability to work the agreed internship schedule.

Preferred, Not Required

• Coursework or practical experience in business, marketing, communications, computer science, or a related field.
• Exposure to customer service, sales, campus organizations, or other collaborative projects.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms or an interest in cybersecurity concepts.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in business-to-business software sales and pipeline development.
• Guidance and feedback from sales professionals.
• Practical skills in account research, prospecting, CRM management, and customer communication.
• Exposure to how software security solutions address customer needs.
• Opportunities to observe sales conversations and collaborate across sales and marketing.

 

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Administration

Job Level:

N/A

    

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 26.00 - 30.00 in Massachusetts
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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